Early Cambrian epoch

538.8 - 509 Ma

The definition of this interval in the timescale Cambrian Epochs is taken from the following source:

  • F. M. Gradstein, J. G. Ogg, and A. G. Smith. 2004. A Geologic Time Scale 2004 1-589 view

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This interval is used in the definition of 236 collections

A total of 3067 collections with 21014 occurrences lie within this time span

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International Chronostratigraphic TimescaleCambrian EpochsCambrian of China
CambrianFurongianStage 10Late CambrianNiucheheanTaoyuanian †485.4
JiangshanianJiangshanian489.5
PaibianPaibian494
Waergangian †/Youshuanian494.9 *
MiaolingianGuzhangianMiddle CambrianGuzhangianWangcunian †497
DrumianDrumian500.5
WuliuanWuliuan/Taijangian504.5
Series 2Stage 4Early CambrianDuyunian509
Stage 3Nangaoian514
TerreneuvianStage 2Meishucunian521
Fortunian529
Jinnigian530.7
538.8